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Gods Acre From Utility to Paradise - A talk by Lynda Pidgeon
Today gardens are seen as somewhere to relax and to socialise in, a place to grow flowers and perhaps some vegetables. However, in the Middle Ages gardening was more closely related to agriculture. Gardens were a necessity for many, an essential part of survival producing both food and medicine. Over time, the garden would also become a status symbol, only the rich could afford to put aside a piece of valuable land just for display and enjoyment, rather than pure utility.
This talk will look at a variety of gardens and their uses from those of the monks in the early middle ages to the Paradise gardens of the wealthy in the later medieval period.
Refreshments included.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Standard | £15.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Gods Acre From Utility to Paradise (12 June 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Friday | 18:30 | |
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